Being the gateway to a large city, St. Louis, I had felt from the very beginning that somehow this building should symbolize this sense of being a gateway.
Minoru YamasakiAnd I think that the environment is one very strong way to counterbalance the chaotic nature of our life.
Minoru YamasakiWe build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.
Minoru YamasakiAnd I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.
Minoru Yamasaki